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INDONESIAN SCHOLARSHIP
DARMASISWA RI PROGRAM
ACADEMIC YEAR 2011/2012

DARMASISWA is a scholarship program offered to all foreign students from countries which have diplomatic relationship with Indonesia to study Bahasa Indonesia, arts, music and crafts. Participants can choose one of 45 different universities located in different cities in Indonesia. This program is organized by the Ministry of National Education (MoNE) in cooperation with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA).

The DARMASISWA program was started in 1974 as part of ASEAN (Association of South East Asian Nations) initiative, admitting only students from ASEAN. However, in 1976 this program was extended to include students from other countries such as Australia, Canada, France, Germany, Hungary, Japan, Mexico, the Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Sweden, and USA. In early 90′s, this program was extended further to include all countries which have diplomatic relationship with Indonesia. Until to date, the number of countries participating in this program is more than 75 countries.

The main purpose of the DARMASISWA program is to promote and increase the interest in the language and culture of Indonesia among the youth of other countries. It has also been designed to provide stronger cultural links and understanding among participating countries.

The interest of international students to participate in this program keep increasing year by year. In 2011, we offer to 750 students who would like to participate in this program as can be seen in the following table:

I. Program Overview

Darmasiswa RI Program is conducted in 2 schemes, i.e :

1. Regular 1 (One) Year -Darmasiswa RI scholarship Program Regular One Year program is a one-year scholarship program offered to foreign students from countries which have diplomatic relationship with Indonesia to study Bahasa Indonesia, Art (traditional music, traditional dance, craft) Culinary and Tourism in selected Indonesian Higher Education Institutions.
2. Regular 6 (Six) Months – Darmasiswa RI scholarship Program Regular six-month program is a six-month scholarship program offered to foreign students from countries which have diplomatic relationship with Indonesia to study Bahasa Indonesia in selected Indonesian Higher Education Institutions.

II. Rights and Obligations

1. The Rights of the Participants
   1. Exemptions of the tuition fees
   2. Receive allowance from The Ministry of National Education
   3. Participants will be assisted by the related institution of higher education to find accommodation during the program
   4. Participants will be picked up by Program Committee upon arrival at the Airport
2. Participants Obligation
   1. Willing to help Universities/Institutions of Higher Education or schools in the vicinity to teach foreign language and other academic activities
   2. Follow the course program until completion
   3. The participant has to sign two statements of declaration, the first one containing obligations of the participant provided by the Indonesian Embassy/ Consulate Office where the participant resides before his/her departure to Indonesia, and the second will be given by the Ministry of National Education of the Republic of Indonesia upon arrival in Indonesia. The declaration consists of the following statements:
      • Will follow the rules that apply in the related education institution where the program will be conducted
      • Will not propose any changes to the program study or location of study before or after arriving in Indonesia
      • Will not take part in any political activities during the program or work during the stay in Indonesia
      • Will not be involved in any drug abuse activities
      • Will not be taking more than 1 (one) trip abroad during the program period
      • Will not bring any family members during the study period in Indonesia
      • Willing to be sent home if the participant violates any of the statements above and/or residence permit regulations.

III. Program Schedule

1. Application documents shall be submitted to the Ministry of National Education through the Embassies, Consulates General of the Republic of Indonesia or any Institution of Higher Education before the end of February 2011
2. Selection shall be conducted in the middle of March 2011
3. The announcement will be declared in the beginning of April 2011
4. Confirmation of participants’ agreement is in the beginning of June 2011
5. The arrival of participants shall be in the beginning of August 2011
6. Orientation program shall be conducted in the beginning of August 2011
7. Classes will be conducted from the middle of August 2011 until July 2012
8. For the University of Indonesia, class will be conducted in the beginning of July 2011
9. For the regular 6 (Six) Months – Program, classes will be conducted from August 2011 until January 2012

IV.  Place of Study

V. Visa

The required Visa for joining this program is a Social Visit Visa/Visa Kunjungan Sosial Budaya (VKSB) which can be obtained through the Embassy/ Consulate General of the Republic of Indonesia where the participants live. This visa should be converted to a Stay-Permit for 1 (one) year upon arrival in Indonesia through the State Secretariat of The Republic of Indonesia and Directorate General of Immigration, the Ministry of Law and Human Rights of the Republic of Indonesia.

The participants are prohibited to use the Tourist Visa to study in Indonesia.

VI. Accommodation

The Ministry of National Education will not provide any accommodation to participants.

VII. The Scholarship Includes

Participants will receive a monthly allowance of Rp 1.500.000,00 (one million and five hundred thousand rupiah), the amount of which is projected insufficient to cover expenses. The participant is advised to bring enough money in US dollar for unexpected additional expenses in Indonesia.

VIII. Procedures

Applicants should apply through the following procedures:

1. The applicant can apply online using the following address: www.darmasiswa.diknas.go.id or filling out application form available at the Indonesian Embassy or Consulate General in the country of residence.
2. In case the applicant apply online, he/she should notify the Indonesian Embassy or Consulate General.
3. The application form should be submitted together with:
   1. copy of academic transcript
   2. health certificate
   3. passport size color photograph (5 pieces)
   4. full-page copy of passport valid for at least 18 months from time of arrival in Indonesia.
4. The documents of applicants will be submitted by the Indonesian Embassy to the Directorate of Public Diplomacy, Department of Foreign Affairs or the Bureau of Planning and International Cooperation, Ministry of National Education (MoNE), addressed to:
   1. Directorate of Public Diplomacy, Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA)
      Jalan Taman Pejambon No. 6 Jakarta
      Phone: (62-21) 3813480
   2. Head of Bureau of Planning and International Cooperation, Secretariat General, Ministry of National Education (MoNE)
      Jalan Jenderal Sudirman, Senayan
      Gedung C, Lantai 6
      Phone: (021) 572-4707
      Email: darmasiswa_kln@yahoo.com
5. The applicants’ documents will be selected every March for program commencing in September of the following year by a team consisting of officials from::
   1. Bureau of Planning and International Cooperation, MoNE.
   2. Directorate General of Higher Education, MoNE
   3. Directorate of Public Diplomacy, Department of Foreign Affairs.
   4. Host universities and colleges.
6. The results of selection will be communicated to the participants by the Indonesian Embassy or Consulate General or through website in April.

Download Darmasiswa Application Form (downloadable form).

IX. Requirements

1. Fill out application form
2. Completed secondary education or its equivalent
3. Copy of academic transcript
4. Not older than 35 years old
5. In good health as proved by Medical Certificate
6. Passport size color photograph (5 copies)
7. Full-page copy of passport valid for at least 18 months from time of arrival in Indonesia
8. Able to communicate in English

Application documents to be addressed to:

1. Kepala Biro Perencanaan dan Kerjasama Luar Negeri
   Sekretariat Jenderal, Kementerian Pendidikan Nasional
   Gedung C, Lantai 7, Jalan Jenderal Sudirman, Senayan, Jakarta
   Indonesia, Kode Pos 10270
   Phone: (62-21) 5724707, 5738181, or 5711144 (hunting) Ext 2610
   Fax: (62-21) 5724707, 5738181
   Website: http://darmasiswa.diknas.go.id
   and E-mail to : darmasiswa_pkln@diknas.go.id

or

1. Direktur Diplomasi Publik
   Direktorat Jenderal Informasi dan Diplomasi Publik
   Kementerian Luar Negeri
   Jalan Taman Pejambon No. 6
   Jakarta
   Phone: (62-21) 3813480
   Fax: (62-21) 385803

X. Participants Trip to Indonesia

Please note that the Government of The Republic of Indonesia, Bureau of Planning and International Cooperation, The Ministry of National Education will not bear any travel expenses of participants from countries of origin to Indonesia. However, The Ministry will cover the participants expenses from Jakarta to other locations in Indonesia, but not the expenses of traveling from other locations to Jakarta, which will be covered by each of the participants.

XI. Health Insurance

The Ministry of National Education will not provide health insurance; therefore the participants are expected to have International insurance.